Tree Care Crew Leader & PHC Specialist

Joshua Tree Experts; Adamsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Certifications

Career Advancement

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Tree Care Crew Leader & PHC Specialist to guide a pruning and removal crew while managing PHC treatment routes. This dual-role position blends on-site leadership with territory-based plant health care work.

You will supervise 2–4 team members, coordinate safety, service quality, and client communications, and contribute to a safety-first culture that emphasizes growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven experience in tree care operations including climbing and removals.
• Hands-on PHC application experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a small crew and make on-site decisions.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily job-site execution and direct a 2–4 person crew.
• Manage PHC routes and diagnose plant health issues.
• Build trust with homeowners and ensure client satisfaction.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely and in good working order.
• Enforce safety and compliance with ANSI standards.

Skills

Tree care operations

PHC application

Leadership

Valid Driver's License

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your arboriculture career by combining on-the-job leadership with advanced agronomic expertise?
Joshua Tree Experts, the premier outdoor home service company, is seeking a highly skilled Tree Care Crew Leader & PHC Specialist to join our fast-growing Birmingham, AL team.
In this dynamic, dual-role position, you will divide your time between overseeing a high-performing General Tree Care (GTC) crew and managing an assigned territory for specialized PHC treatments. If you thrive in a positive, safety-first culture and have a passion for comprehensive tree and shrub care, we want you to lead our field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Job-Site Leadership: Oversee daily job-site execution, directing a 2- to 4-person crew to ensure tree pruning, removals, cabling, and bracing are completed safely and efficiently.
• PHC Route Management: Complete daily assigned PHC routes across residential and commercial properties. Diagnose common ornamental tree and shrub issues and apply targeted treatments (sprays, soil injections, and fertilization).
• Client Communication: Serve as the on-site face of Joshua Tree Experts. Build professional, trusting relationships with homeowners, answer questions regarding plant health, and ensure 100% client satisfaction.
• Equipment Operations & Maintenance: Safely operate, calibrate, and maintain a wide range of specialized equipment, including spray rigs, backpack sprayers, air spades, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts. Complete daily truck inspections and preparation.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to company safety policies and ANSI standards. Ensure safe drop zones, identify job-site hazards, and maintain accurate paperwork for product usage and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of proven experience in tree care operations (including climbing, equipment operation, pruning and removals) combined with hands-on PHC application experience.
• Extensive knowledge of southeastern tree species, plant diseases, regional pests, and proper care techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and on-the-job decision-making skills.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Physical capability to lift at least 50 lbs repeatedly, navigate uneven terrain, and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including summer heat.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, with flexibility for overtime as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Alabama Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain quickly).
• ISA Certified Arborist credential, or ability to obtain.
• CDL-B License.

What Joshua Tree Experts Can Provide For YOU

• Full-time, year-round employment in a rapidly growing company.
• A strong culture deeply focused on safety, team support, and work/life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, and PTO Days).
• Paid training and education to help you obtain further industry certifications and licensing.
• Clear pathways for career advancement.

Come join a BETTER team of tree care professionals in Birmingham, AL.